Children with Disabilities Videos Our videos present vital information for parents, educators, paraprofessionals, and individuals with disabilities. We provide a wide range of topics that range from understanding learning disabilities to developing strategies for children with behavioral difficulties.

	Introduction to Processing Presented by: Gail Richard, Ph.D, Eastern Illinois University
	Description: Dr. Gail Richard reviews the background of processing disorders and the impact of processing on learning. She discusses typical problems resulting from processing problems. Dr. Richard then addresses language and auditory processing models and the continuum of processing within the context of functional organization of the brain. Playing Length: 37 minutes Format(s): Price: $50.00

Strategies to Address Processing Disorders Presented by: Gail Richard, Ph.D, Eastern Illinois University

Description: Dr. Gail Richard provides strategies for teachers and students in this presentation about processing disorders. Her focus is neurological, rather than behavioral and emphasizes using multiple modalities to stimulate the brain. She encourages teachers to examine behavior that will reveal what is happening in the brain. By using simple strategies, we can analyze and provide remediation for students who have processing difficulties. Playing Length: 45 minutes Format(s): Price: $50.00

	Brain-Based Learning Presented By: Marilee Sprenger, Consultant, Two Rivers Professional Development Center
	Marilee Sprenger’s exciting presentation entitled, “Brain-based Learning,” overviews current brain research and its application in the classroom. The presentation includes information about what a brain-compatible classroom should include. Playing Length: 56 minutes Format(s): Price: $50.00

	The Future is Not What it Used to Be Presented By: Dr. Karen Pape
	Dr. Karen Pape, an internationally recognized expert in innovative therapies for children with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities, presents a powerful and hopeful message that should be viewed by both professionals and parents alike. The presentation includes information about what a brain-compatible classroom should include. Playing Length: 42 minutes Format(s): Price: $50.00

Individual Visual Schedules: A “Low Tech” Strategy for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder Presented By: Susan Stokes, M.A. CCC-SLP, Educational Autism Consultant

Susan Stokes provides a comprehensive overview of the development of an individualized visual schedule for students with autism spectrum disorder. During her presentation she addresses the rationale for the use of visual schedules, visual representation systems hierarchy and strategies for schedule design decisions. Susan specifically provides practical ideas for the implementation of visual prompts and visual schedules for dealing with daily transitions, task completions, and schedule changes. Throughout the presentation Susan provides a wide variety of “real life” visual schedules. Viewers will leave this hour presentation with a practical understanding of how to design, create and use schedules. Playing Length: 60 minutes Format(s): Price: $50.00

	Adaptations for General Education Classroom Presented By: Therese F. Hogan, Ed.D., Dominican University
	Dr. Hogan provides a practical introduction to making academic modifications in the general education classroom. In her presentation, she provides wonderful guides for decision making when creating adaptations for students with learning disabilities and other high incidence areas of service. Playing Length: 40 minutes Format(s): Price: $50.00

	Student Behavior: the Basics Presented By: Richard Brown, M.S. Assistive Technology Specialist, UCP Chicago / INFINITEC
	Richard Brown presents an introduction to behavioral strategies. He stresses the importance of understanding the messages that are being communicated through an individual’s behavior. Then he provides an overview of frequently used behavioral strategies. Playing Length: 50 minutes Format(s): Price: $50.00

	Choice Making Presented By: Richard Brown, M.S. Assistive Technology Specialist, UCP Chicago / INFINITEC
	This is a must see presentation for parents, educators, para-professional, and individuals with disabilities. Richard Brown presents a fun while you learn approach to the topic of teaching choice making. He walks the audience through very complex issues in a practical manner. This is a great way to get a conversation started in your agency. Playing Length: 54 minutes Format(s): Price: $50.00

	Considering the Need for Assistive Technology: What Does It Mean? Presented By: Penny Reed, Ph.D., Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative
	Process for Assistive Technology considerations required by special education related laws. Playing Length: 25 minutes Format(s): Price: $50.00

	Adaptations for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Beginning Look... Presented By: Therese F. Hogan, Ed.D., Dominican University
	Dr. Therese Hogan, well known for developing practical and creative approaches to meeting the needs of students with learning disabilities, presents compelling strategies to help your students experience success in the classroom. Playing Length: 53 minutes Format(s): Price: $50.00

Simple, Free and Already available Assistive Technology Presented By: Tom Furlan, Assistive Technology Specialist-SEDOL

Mr. Furlan provides a user friendly review of free or low cost technology options. Tom Furlan demonstrates a variety of freeware and shareware available to support students with disabilities. Tom shows pc and mac platform software as well as low to high tech solutions. Tom reminds participants that technology is only a gift if it is matched with the student’s abilities and needs. Playing Length: 50 minutes Format(s): Price: $50.00